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Busselton Historical Society > Records

'Ruby' Treadle Sewing Machine - New Home Sewing Machine Co

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New Home Sewing Machine Co

c. 1912

Subcollections

Sewing Machines

Overview

New Home "Ruby" Treadle Sewing Machine R1 made by New Home Sewing Machine Company (Now Janome)

The wooden cabinet has a pull out centre drawer and 2 drawers on each side all mounted on cast iron treadle base with original roller feet.

New Home Sewing Machine Co started making "Ruby" around 1893. New Home was originally Johnson & Clark of Orange, MA established in 1860. It become New Home around 1881 and after a number of mergers, in1957 was taken over by Janome Corporation.

Historical information

New Home Sewing Machine Co started making "Ruby" around 1893. New Home was originally Johnson & Clark of Orange, MA established in 1860. It become New Home around 1881 and after a number of mergers, in1957 was taken over by Janome Corporation.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.909

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

875 mm

Height or length

1000 mm

Depth

460 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"Ruby"

Contextual information

The New Home "Ruby" treadle sewing machine is an antique sewing machine produced by the New Home Sewing Machine Company starting around 1893, known for its durable cast-iron treadle base, distinctive decorative decals, and reliance on foot power rather than electricity. These machines often feature intricate wood cabinetry and are recognized for their ability to sew slowly and precisely, often using a shuttle bobbin system.

Keywords

Sewing Machines

Place made

Orange, Massachusetts, United States

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

Completeness

100

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